Director, Finance - SE Federal

Schneider Electric Federal is a global leader in energy management and automation, delivering secure, resilient, and innovative solutions that help power a future-ready U.S. Government. As the world's leading Energy Service Company and Microgrid Integrator, we modernize critical infrastructure, strengthen national security, and advance energy independence while delivering measurable cost savings. Our digital energy solutions, software, and services support mission readiness across classified and unclassified federal programs.

The Opportunity We are seeking a strategic and results-oriented Director of Finance to lead the financial management of our U.S. Federal Government business. As the senior finance leader for the subsidiary, you will drive financial performance, ensure strong governance and compliance, and align SE Federal operations with Board of Directors priorities.

Reporting directly to the President, Schneider Electric Federal, you will serve as a trusted advisor to the President and leadership team, providing financial insight, business partnership, and operational guidance that supports growth and long-term success.

This role currently has overall responsibility for accounting, financial planning and analysis, project and commercial controlling, treasury (including AP/AR), and contract management.

What You'll Do Financial Leadership & Stewardship Serve as the senior finance leader for the subsidiary, providing end-to-end financial oversight across accounting, financial planning, forecasting, treasury, and governance.

Ensure the integrity of financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance with corporate policies, regulatory requirements, and statutory obligations.

Lead relationships with internal and external auditors and ensure timely resolution of audit findings and compliance actions.

Business Performance & Strategic Partnership Act as a strategic business partner to the President and leadership team, providing financial guidance to support growth, profitability, and operational excellence.

Deliver actionable insights and recommendations that improve decision-making and drive business performance.

Monitor financial and operational performance through KPI management, financial analysis, and performance reviews.

Planning, Forecasting & Analytics Own the long-range planning process, annual operating plan, quarterly forecasts, and scenario modeling activities.

Drive forecasting accuracy, resource allocation, and strategic investment decisions.

Support executive leadership with data-driven analysis and business case development.

Governance & Risk Management Lead finance governance reviews and serve as the primary financial interface with the Finance Committee and Board of Directors.

Ensure effective risk management, financial transparency, and alignment with corporate governance standards.

Partner closely with contract management and project teams to strengthen project controls and contract risk management.

Team Leadership Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing organization across finance, accounting, project controlling, treasury, and contract management.

Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, collaboration, and professional development.

What You'll Bring The ideal candidate is a strategic and commercially minded finance leader with deep experience in financial operations, business partnering, and performance management. Experience supporting U.S. Federal Government contracting environments is strongly preferred.

Experience & Expertise Project controlling and project financial management

Contract risk management

Percentage-of-completion (POC) revenue recognition

Cash flow and working capital optimization

Financial planning, forecasting, and performance management

Leading and developing high-performing teams

Leadership Competencies Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

Exceptional executive communication and influencing skills

Operational curiosity and a continuous improvement mindset

Ability to build trusted partnerships across functions and levels

High levels of ownership, initiative, and independent decision-making

Additional Requirements

S. Citizenship required

Washington, D.C. metropolitan area preferred

Why Join Schneider Electric Federal?

This is a unique opportunity to influence the growth and performance of a mission-driven business supporting the U.S. Federal Government. You will play a critical role in shaping strategy, strengthening financial performance, building organizational…